Word Finder - moves

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The act of moving; a movement.

example

A slight move of the tiller, and the boat will go off course.

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An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.

example

He made another move towards becoming a naturalized citizen.

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A formalized or practiced action used in athletics, dance, physical exercise, self-defense, hand-to-hand combat, etc.

example

She always gets spontaneous applause for that one move.

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The event of changing one's residence.

example

The move into my fiancé's house took two long days.

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A change in strategy.

example

I am worried about our boss's move.

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A transfer, a change from one employer to another.

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The act of moving a token on a gameboard from one position to another according to the rules of the game.

example

If you roll a six, you can make two moves.

synonyms

• play

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To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.

example

A ship moves rapidly.

synonyms

• stir

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To act; to take action; to begin to act

example

Come on guys, let's move: there's work to do!

synonyms

• get moving
• stir

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To change residence, for example from one house, town, or state, to another; to go and live at another place. See also move out and move in.

example

I decided to move to the country for a more peaceful life.

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(and other games) To change the place of a piece in accordance with the rules of the game.

example

My opponent's counter was moving much quicker round the board than mine.

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To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another

example

The horse moves a carriage.

synonyms

• impel
• stir

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To transfer (a piece or man) from one space or position to another, according to the rules of the game

example

She moved the queen closer to the centre of the board.

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To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to influence.

example

This song moves me to dance.

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To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion, to excite (for example, an emotion).

example

That book really moved me.

synonyms

• affect
• trouble

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To propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit

example

I move to repeal the rule regarding obligatory school uniform.

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To mention; to raise (a question); to suggest (a course of action); to lodge (a complaint).

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To incite, urge (someone to do something); to solicit (someone for or of an issue); to make a proposal to.

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To apply to, as for aid.

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To request an action from the court.

example

An attorney moved the court to issue a restraining order.

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To bow or salute upon meeting.

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To sell, to market (especially, but not exclusively, illegal products)

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A good ability to dance.

example

Check out the guy on the dancefloor, he's got seriously good moves.